Faye Peterson

Faye F. Peterson, age 83, of Alta, Iowa, died August 18, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. The family wishes to express a special thank you to St. Croix Hospice team for the care they provided to Faye in her final days. Celebration of Life will be Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in STORM LAKE. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Alta, Iowa. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in STORM LAKE. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of arrangements. Faye F. Huseman was born, July 7, 1938 in rural Alta, Iowa to Ida (Oatman) and William (Bill) Huseman. Growing up, Faye lived in the house next to the Roxy Theater on Main Street of Alta. Her work ethic began at a young age, as she was employed at various Alta businesses. Faye graduated from Alta High School in 1956. On April 23, 1957, Faye was united in marriage to Ronald (Pedo) Peterson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alta. Together they were blessed with three children: Todd, Tracy, and Kristie. Faye was well known to many as the Peterson Food Stand Pie Lady. The food stand started back in the mid-1960s and continued to be a yearly family tradition, or vacation as Faye would have said, until 2007. Faye treasured the camaraderie of family, friends, 4-Hers, and dozens of teenagers while feeding the patrons of the Buena Vista County Fair. Faye’s life-long work ethic was second to none. She managed numerous food venues in Storm Lake and worked in the business sector. Faye’s two favorite jobs were managing Abner Bells alongside her son Todd, and her final and longest lasting career working side by side with her daughter, Kristie, at the Peach Blossom. There she looked forward to daily noon visits with her daughter Tracy and impromptu visits from family members, but especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family members jokingly referred to her as MacGyver, since Faye was a jack of all trades. In her purse she would carry many tools to be ready for any job that needed fixing. The items in her purse usually consisted of a hammer, screwdriver, crescent wrench, pliers, tissues, a tube of lip stick, and a treat for the dog. Faye was frugal for herself, yet extravagant when it came to the needs of her children and grandchildren. Faye’s family first philosophy was demonstrated by regifting the gifts she received back to family members that she felt they needed it more than she did. She felt the practical gifts were too nice for her to use. One of her favorite holiday traditions was to stuff an enormous amount of plastic Easter eggs with money for the youngest family members to find. In addition to the eggs, she would hide full size candy bars and snacks for the children to enjoy. Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Todd (Tammy) Peterson; Tracy (Doug) Simons; and Kristie (Jeff) Tollefson all of Alta, Iowa; grandchildren: Brianne (Lance) Goings of Cherokee, Iowa; Blake (Amanda) Lytle; Neal (Megan Snyder) Peterson all of Alta, Iowa; Abby Simons of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Alex Peterson of Waukee, Iowa; great grandchildren: Madison and Jayden Goings of Cherokee, Iowa; Braxton and Eastyn Lytle of Alta, Iowa; brother-in-law Stanley Peterson of Alta, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extend family, and friends. Faye was preceded in death by her parents; husband; siblings: Iona (Tiny) Hausman, Lola Radke, Merle (Moose), Vernon (Dutch), and Darrel (Dob); a special niece Mary Steffen; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law. Faye will be sincerely missed by all who knew her. She lived all of her life in Alta, Iowa, and had the utmost pride for her family which she loved very much.

Faye Peterson

July 7, 1938 - August 18, 2021